A review of the issues surrounding three-dimensional computed tomography for medical modelling using rapid prototyping techniques

R Bibb, J Winder - Radiography, 2010 - Elsevier
This technical note aims to raise awareness amongst radiographers of the application of
Computed Tomography data in the production of models using Rapid Prototyping …

The role of 3D printing in treatment planning of spine and sacral tumors

JM Morris, A Wentworth, MT Houdek… - Neuroimaging …, 2023 - neuroimaging.theclinics.com
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a rapidly evolving technology that has revolutionized
several industries, including medicine and surgery. This expansion in medicine has been …

Rapid manufacture of custom‐fitting surgical guides

R Bibb, D Eggbeer, P Evans, A Bocca… - Rapid Prototyping …, 2009 - emerald.com
Purpose–The computer‐aided design (CAD) and manufacture of custom‐fitting surgical
guides have been shown to provide an accurate means of transferring computer‐aided …

Personalised image-based templates for intra-operative guidance

E Berry, M Cuppone, S Porada… - Proceedings of the …, 2005 - journals.sagepub.com
The high rate of unplanned perforation, poor fixation, and nerve injury with freehand pedicle
screw insertion has led to the use of image-guided navigation systems. Although these …

Three-dimensional computed tomography-based, personalized drill guide for posterior cervical stabilization at C1–C2

J Goffin, K Van Brussel, K Martens, J Vander Sloten… - Spine, 2001 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Cadaver and preliminary clinical study. Objectives. To enhance the precision
of screw positions for posterior transarticular fixations according to Magerl at C1–C2 …

Modification of C1–C2 transarticular screw fixation by image-guided surgery

A Weidner, M Wähler, ST Chiu, G Christopher - Spine, 2000 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. This is a feasibility study of image-guided surgery for C1–C2 transarticular
screw fixation comparing postoperative screw position in a nonrandomized prospective …

Applications of three-dimensional printing technology in the cardiovascular field

D Shi, K Liu, X Zhang, H Liao, X Chen - Internal and emergency medicine, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Three-dimensional (3-D) printing technology has rapidly developed in the last few
decades. Meanwhile, the application of this technology has reached beyond the …

Cervical screw placement using rapid prototyping drill templates for navigation: a literature review

T Lu, C Liu, J Dong, M Lu, H Li, X He - International journal of computer …, 2016 - Springer
Purpose Due to the high screw malposition rate and the potential risk of neurovascular injury
in cervical fixation surgeries, guided tools, mainly computer-assisted surgery navigation …

Improving the process of making rapid prototyping models from medical ultrasound images

M Vaezi, C Kai Chua, S Meng Chou - Rapid Prototyping Journal, 2012 - emerald.com
Purpose–Today, medical models can be made by the use of medical imaging systems
through modern image processing methods and rapid prototyping (RP) technology. In …

Image-based planning and validation of C1-C2 transarticular screw fixation using personalized drill guides

J Van Cleynenbreugel, F Schutyser, J Goffin… - Computer Aided …, 2002 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: Posterior transarticular spine fusion is a surgical procedure used to stabilize the
cervical bodies C1 and C2. Currently, spine screws are used most frequently, according to …